FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HiT Software and Funambol Partner on Synchronization of Mission-Critical Server Side Data with Any Mobile Application
 

San Jose, California, November 2, 2005 - HiT Software, a leading developer of standards-based products for relational database access and Funambol, the mobile open source software company, today announced the availability of the AlloraDB Connector, which allows server side synchronization of relational data with any mobile application. The AlloraDB Connector from HiT Software works with Sync4j, Funambol's mobile application server. Sync4j is the open standard solution for mobile data synchronization, remote device management and application provisioning.

HiT Software's Allora technology is currently deployed across industries and governmental agencies as the leader in easy-to-use, yet powerful XML-to-Database mapping and transformation technology. Allora is the middleware solution of choice for application developers that need to bring together the benefits of the scalability, robustness and high-performance of relational databases with the versatility found in the data-exchange and content-management capabilities of XML.

SyncML, an XML-based open standard, provides a means for mobile device data exchange in applications such as contact management, calendaring, email and to-do lists. SyncML also works over various types of connections, including Wireless Internet, Bluetooth, and infrared. With the combination of Sync4j, the leading open source implementation of SyncML, and AlloraDB Connector, mobile application developers can now synchronize personal organizer data between any relational database and any mobile device. The benefits of AlloraDB Connector extend beyond PIM synchronization and can be used for complex client-server mobile applications like sales force automation.

"With two billion cell phones worldwide, the global mobile market offers extraordinary opportunities for HiT Software. Our partnership with Funambol will bring the mobile community easy access to any relational database server for integration with their mobile applications." said Giacomo Lorenzin, CEO of HiT Software. "The SyncML standard is a good example of how XML technologies can be leveraged to provide better interoperability between applications and devices to create solutions with profound impact on our quality of life."

"Funambol's relationship with HiT Software enhances the tools wireless developers use to synchronize mobile data by providing a visual interface that is easy to use and quickly accessible," said Fabrizio Capobianco, CEO, Funambol, Inc. "Funambol is committed to supporting integration among devices and applications by providing an open standard, open source mobile application server that delivers ease and flexibility and adds mobility to any application."

Availability

Fully operational trial versions are downloadable from the HiT Software web site at www.hitsw.com/Sync4j, www.hitsw.com/products_services/downloads.html or from the Funambol web site at www.funambol.com/products/download.html (click on Visual Database Connector).
 

About HiT Software, Inc.

HiT Software is a leading developer of standards-based products for relational database access. HiT Software products include Allora XML-RDB run-time transformation middleware, DBMoto data replication, SQL middleware products for IBM DB2 access, and SafeConduct for secure Internet and intranet communications.
 
Founded in 1994, HiT Software is based in San Jose, California, and is a member of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). HiT Software products are sold and serviced worldwide by the HiT Software direct sales team, international subsidiaries, and authorized channel partners. Additional information is available at www.hitsw.com, by sending e-mail to info@hitsw.com, or by calling (408) 345-4001.
 

Funambol

Funambol is the company behind Sync4j, the world-leading open source mobile application server. Sync4j is the open standard solution for the development, software provisioning and management of all wireless services: data synchronization, remote device management and application provisioning. Funambol provides customers with commercial licensing for Sync4j, and support and custom development to fulfill all mobility needs. Sync4j supports the Open Mobile Alliance Data Synchronization and Device Management standards (OMA DS/DM) also known as SyncML. Funambol is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with a development center and a sales office in Italy. For more information, contact us at info@funambol.com, or by visiting www.funambol.com and www.sync4j.com.
 

HiT Software and Allora are trademarks or registered trademarks of HiT Software Inc., and/or its affiliates. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.